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Green Bay Packers WR Jordy Nelson ran nearly half of his routes from the slot and the perimeter in the final 10 games last season. In 181 routes run from the slot, according to Pro Football Focus, Nelson led the NFL with 2.75 yards per route.

Fantasy Tip: Nelson dipped to 13.0 yards per reception last season, but he still produced a 97-1,257-14 year. He's 32 now, and this role in the slot could be his norm. It might be tough for him to return to the 1,500-yard plateau, but with good health, he could eclipse the 100-catch mark for the first time in his career. He doesn't have much upside at this stage, but he's still a low-end WR1 candidate.

Fantasy Tip: In each of his last three healthy seasons (2013, 2014 and 2016), Nelson has seen at least 22 targets inside the red zone and 11 inside the 10. Last year, his 11 touchdowns inside the 20 and nine scores inside the 10 were each the best marks in the league by three. The arrival of Martellus Bennett is probably going to bring those totals down a bit, but there's no question the 32-year-old will remain Aaron Rodgers' go-to guy. Nelson remains a solid WR1 in all leagues.

Green Bay Packers WR Jordy Nelson averaged 3.58 yards after the catch, which was his lowest average since his rookie season. He had either zero or minus yards after the catch on 41 of his 105 catches in 2016. He did finish with 15 touchdowns during the season.

Fantasy Tip: Nelson returned from a torn anterior cruciate ligament and was able to play in all 16 regular season games. He finished the regular season with 1,257 yards and 14 touchdowns and recorded 80 yards and one touchdown during the playoffs. Nelson should continue to be the main option in the passing game and can be a No. 1 receiver for fantasy owners in 2017.

Fantasy Tip: Nelson is expected to wear extra padding to protect his injured ribs, but he could still be limited because of the severity of the injury. He will be a risky option for fantasy owners but could be a No. 2 receiver in some leagues.

Green Bay Packers WR Jordy Nelson (ribs), who is expected to play in the NFC Championship game against the Atlanta Falcons Sunday, Jan. 22, ordered military-grade Kevlar padding to protect his fractured ribs, according to multiple sources.

Fantasy Tip: Nelson was a limited participant in two of the team's three practice sessions during the week and is listed as questionable on the injury report. He should be viewed as a risky WR2 option in playoff fantasy pools, assuming he is active for Sunday's contest.

Fantasy Tip: Nelson's return should be a boost for Green Bay's passing game, though clearly there's risk in slotting him into your lineup given the chance for him to aggravate the injury. That being said, given the other receivers are dealing with leg injuries, Nelson might be the safest Packers receiver this side of Randall Cobb. If he's active he becomes a risk/reward WR2.

Green Bay Packers WR Jordy Nelson (ribs) did not participate in practice Friday, Jan. 20, and is listed as questionable for the NFC Championship game.

Fantasy Tip: Nelson likely will be a game-time decision because of the injury, so owners will need to check on the inactive list to see if Nelson will play. He will be a risky option for owners and may only be a No. 2 receiver if he does play.

Fantasy Tip: There is optimism that he'll play in the NFC Championship against the Atlanta Falcons. However, he'll be affected by his injury and could be one hit or fall from exiting. He's a WR2 option with WR1 upside and clear risk.

Fantasy Tip: This type of activity means he's trending towards playing on Sunday, but it's still unknown how close to 100 percent health Nelson actually is. That being said, he looks like a very risky option right now for DFS lineups and his situation should be monitored closely up until kickoff.

Fantasy Tip: Nelson probably will be listed as limited on the injury report but is still a question mark for the NFC Championship game. Owners will need to keep an eye on the situation over the next few days to see if he makes any progress. He will be a risky option for owners and may only be a No. 3 receiver or flex option in leagues.

Updating a previous story, Green Bay Packers WR Jordy Nelson (ribs) admitted he worked "slowly" back in practice Wednesday, Jan. 18. He was designated as limited in practice and would not put any odds on his playing in the NFC Championship Game on Sunday, Jan. 22, against the Atlanta Falcons.

Fantasy Tip: Less than two weeks removed from breaking multiple ribs, it seems highly unlikely Nelson will be ready to go this weekend. Even if does find a way to play, he will almost certainly be on a snap count. With Davante Adams also ailing, Randall Cobb and Jared Cook are in play as target monsters. Geronimo Allison, Trevor Davis and Jeff Janis could all see their roles increase as well.

Fantasy Tip: It is not known how much Nelson did during practice, but it is a good sign that he was able to be on the field Wednesday. Owners will need to check on his status later in the week to see if he will be able to play in the NFC Championship game. He will be a risky option for owners but can be used in fantasy leagues if he is active.

Fantasy Tip: Nelson probably will not do much during practice this week and may be a game-time decision for the NFC Championship game, so owners will need to keep an eye on the situation. Nelson may be limited if he is active for the game, which makes him a risky option for owners.

Fantasy Tip: The Packers' medical staff is known to be among the most conservative in the NFL, so the odds are long Nelson will suit up two weeks after suffering broken ribs. He appears to be getting in some light workouts, so perhaps a return for the Super Bowl - should the Packers advance - is possible. Until then, Randall Cobb, Geronimo Allison and an injured Davante Adams figure to be Green Bay's top three receivers once again.

Fantasy Tip: The Packers could certainly use the NFL's 2016 leader in touchdowns for the NFC Championship, but they can obviously succeed without him. Nelson could end up as a game-time decision, so his status will need to be monitored up until Sunday.

Fantasy Tip: There is optimism that he'll be able to play in the NFC title game this week, but it's far from a given. Nelson will likely be affected by the injury if he suits up, and he might slip into the WR2 area against the Atlanta Falcons.

Fantasy Tip: Owners will need to monitor the team's practice if they are able to advance in the playoffs. Nelson probably would have to do something at practice if he had a chance to play. He would be a risky option for owners if the Packers make the NFC Championship game.

Fantasy Tip: Geronimo Allison will have a bigger role, and he'll be a flex option. Randall Cobb and Davante Adams receive boosts as well. Cobb, on the heels of three touchdowns last week, is a borderline WR1 in fantasy. Adams is a low-end WR2 option.

Fantasy Tip: Nelson's status will be updated Friday, Jan. 13, so owners will need to monitor the situation. He probably will be limited if he plays against the Dallas Cowboys, which would hurt his fantasy value. Owners probably should look for other options to use and may want to avoid Nelson.

Fantasy Tip: That provides a shred of hope, but Nelson is still very iffy to play in the divisional round against the Dallas Cowboys. Geronimo Allison is a flex option in playoff pools if Nelson can't suit up or is limited.

Green Bay Packers WR Jordy Nelson (ribs) seems unlikely to play in the divisional round against the Dallas Cowboys after QB Aaron Rodgers' comments Thursday, Jan. 12, shed doubts. "We're going to try to get this one and hopefully get him back if he can't play this week," Rodgers said.

Fantasy Tip: He already seemed doubtful to go this week, but if he can practice Thursday or Friday, there is still a chance. He'd probably be too risky to use as a top receiver in fantasy because of potential snap limitations or the risk of aggravating the injury. Geronimo Allison is a flex option in playoff pools.

Fantasy Tip: Owners will know more about Nelson's status later in the week, so they should continue to monitor the situation. He probably would be limited if he is active for the game against the Dallas Cowboys and could be avoided in fantasy leagues.

Fantasy Tip: Nelson has a long week ahead of him after suffering two fractured ribs against the New York Giants. As stated earlier, Geronimo Allison should see more targets if Nelson can't go Sunday. He'd be worth a look in daily contests at what should be a dirt cheap price.

Fantasy Tip: Nelson faces an uphill battle this week in an effort to play in the divisional round. Randall Cobb and Davante Adams should once again see the bulk of targets if Nelson can't play, while Geronimo Allison would be an under-the-radar option for those in fantasy playoff leagues.

Fantasy Tip: Nelson's availability is very much in jeopardy for the divisional round of the playoffs against the Dallas Cowboys. If Nelson can't play then Geronimo Allison will likely be the main beneficiary and would be worth a good look in daily contests as a cheaper play.

Fantasy Tip: Nelson appeared to be in a lot of pain after being hit in the ribs and was carted to the locker room. Owners should keep an eye on the situation to see if he will be able to return to the game or if he will be able to play next week if the team advances to the Divisional round of the playoffs.

Green Bay Packers WR Jordy Nelson has posted back-to-back 100-yard receiving games for the first time since 2014, and he said he is finally "back in the flow" after missing offseason programs and training camp the last two seasons.

Fantasy Tip: Nelson leads the NFL in receiving touchdowns, and he has been playing his best football in recent weeks. He should be one of the top fantasy options at his positon against Detroit in Week 17.

Fantasy Tip: Nelson has recorded at least six catches in each of his last five games, scoring twice in two of them and once in another. His 12 touchdown receptions lead the league. While his yards per catch have dipped from his incredible 2014 campaign, he has otherwise basically picked up right where he left off from that season. For owners who still have something left to play for in Week 17, Nelson is an elite WR1 play against the Detroit Lions.

Green Bay Packers WR Jordy Nelson was stuck on six receptions for 64 yards on nine targets in the Week 15 game against the Chicago Bears until the team's last offensive play. That was good for a 60-yard reception, leading to the game-winning field goal.

Fantasy Tip: Nelson went over 100 yards for the second time in three games, and third time in the past six outings. He has found the end zone seven times in the past eight games, and has 91 or more yards in six of the past eight outings. He has re-emerged as a WR1 in all fantasy leagues after a devastating knee injury in 2015.

Fantasy Tip: Nelson has visited the end zone in five of his past six games, and he has 91 or more receiving yards in five of his past six outings. He remains a bona fide WR1 in all fantasy leagues heading into Week 14 despite a difficult matchup with the Seattle Seahawks.

Fantasy Tip: Nelson had his four-game touchdown streak come to an end, but he has managed at least 91 receiving yards in four of the past five outings. He remains a must-start fantasy option in all leagues heading into Week 13 against the Houston Texans.

Fantasy Tip: It's just another reason to love owning Nelson in fantasy, being regularly depended on as much as anyone when his top-flight offense is inside the red zone. Nelson has also been getting more comfortable as the season has progressed, which was especially evident in Green Bay's most recent affair. In Week 10, the 31-year-old registered season highs in targets (18), receptions (12) and receiving yards (126) opposite the Titans.

Fantasy Tip: Nelson has scored at least one touchdown in seven of his nine games, and he has 94 or more receiving yards in each of his past three games. After a nasty injury to his knee last season, Nelson is back and a legitimate WR1 in all fantasy formats again.

Fantasy Tip: Nelson has 94 yards and a score in each of his past two games, and he has at least one touchdown in six of his eight outings this season. He has re-emerged as a must-start fantasy option after a serious knee injury last season.

Fantasy Tip: Nelson was targeted on a couple of patented deep balls off play-action, but a four-target effort on a night in which Aaron Rodgers attempted 56 passes is definitely cause for concern for his owners. The touchdowns that carried Nelson's value through the first four weeks of the season have dried up, and he has only 10 catches for 115 yards on 24 targets over the last three games. He's likely to draw shadow coverage in Week 8 from Atlanta Falcons top corner Desmond Trufant, which could mean he will turn in another disappointing effort next week.

Fantasy Tip: Nelson has been up and down this season in terms of yardage, but Sunday's game marked the first game in five tries he hasn't found the end zone. He remains a must-start in all fantasy leagues heading into Week 7 against the Chicago Bears Thursday night.

Green Bay Packers WR Jordy Nelson admitted he had heavy legs in Week 1 in which he played 54 of the 64 offensive plays. He also said he didn't have to clear any mental hurdles during the course of the game, never overthinking the fact that he was playing on a surgically repaired knee.

Fantasy Tip: Nelson had six grabs for 32 yards and a score in Week 1, and it's normal for someone to miss a season and have conditioning to do. He's a high-end WR2 option in Week 2 against the Minnesota Vikings.

Fantasy Tip: Nelson did not play during the preseason but appears ready for a full workload against the Jacksonville Jaguars. He should be one of the main targets in the passing game and is a fine starting option in all fantasy leagues.